Focus: UHNW growth brings more demand for private aviation
Christopher Jackson meets leading lights in the aviation industry including VistaJet founder Thomas Flohr You notice it at take-off. This…
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The Spear’s interview – William Boyd on Brexit, Amis and his latest novel
Christopher Jackson visits William Boyd and finds the great storyteller in convivial mood – but also eager to defend his…
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The Height of the Storm – theatre review
Florian Zeller’s latest production on the West End offers many layers for audiences to peel away at, writes Laura Plumley…
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Meet the art-tech startup linking collectors and museums
The co-founder of start-up Vastari says collectors and museums are embracing art-tech, writes Arun Kakar ‘I primarily buy art to…
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Review: Courthouse Hotel, Shoreditch
A visit to the former Old Street Magistrates Court and Police Station makes for an unusual luxury experience, writes Rasika…
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InterContinental in £300m Six Senses splash
InterContinental Hotel Group adds to its already-considerable muscle by snapping up Six Senses and its focus on wellness, reports Arun…
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Discovering Sudan’s treasures along the Nile
Imagine a place where ancient history is everywhere you look, but tourists aren’t. Welcome to northern Sudan and the confluence…
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Review: Pavillon de la Reine & Le Pavillon des Lettres, Paris
Wendy Coumantaros visits two glamorous hotels in the Capital of Love To stay at the beautiful and wonderfully historic Pavillon…
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China Tang review: ‘mouth-watering delicacies’ at The Dorchester
The Chinese restaurant boasts Art Deco ambience and remarkable culinary creations, writes Wendy Coumantaros For those that desire a truly…
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Diary: Alexander McCall Smith on finding joy through travelling
The novelist Alexander McCall Smith describes his global travels and finds joy everywhere from the US to Jaipur It has…
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Zela London review: Iglesias, Ronaldo and Nadal new restaurant – ‘a totally different ball game’
Arun Kakar visits London’s latest fusion offering, and finds plenty of merit in meppon There’s reason to be sceptical of…
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Tracey Emin’s Fortnight of Tears: Review
Christopher Jackson attends the YBA artist’s striking exhibition at the White Cube in Bermondsey, and reflects on the state of…
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Lily Cole interview: ‘Having my first child has had a completely seismic effect on the way I think about work’
Lily Cole has lived a life that many idealists dream of – but, she says, pragmatism is the key to…
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Spear’s meets Zurab Tsereteli – the most famous artist you’ve never heard of
Big in Russia, doesn’t quite cut it for Zurab Tsereteli, who has his first major UK retrospective at the Saatchi…
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Out now: the Spear’s 500 Travel Guide 2019
Our edit of the world’s best hotels, which includes interviews with Andrew Marr, Sir Rocco Forte and Ted Wake, is…
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William Cash: How many tailors does an HNW need?
The subtle shift to ‘boutique’ tailoring is exactly like the mini-revolution that has shaken up the private client finance world,…
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Rocco Forte interview: The hotelier with staying power
Sir Rocco Forte has worked in hotels for half a century, yet his passion for providing stylish luxury hospitality is…
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Liquid lunch with Martin Rees: ‘an insect is more complicated than a star’
A star-struck Rasika Sittamparam dines with Astronomer Royal Martin Rees ‘I’m a theorist trying to make sense of observations,’ says…
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PPFM – What to See, Read, Spend and Do in February
Pinch Punch First of the Month: Six things to see, spend and do over the next 30 days. Edited by…
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Restaurant review: The Goring Dining Room
Both the eggs and the atmosphere at the Goring make for a special experience, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell ‘Eggs Drumkilbo’ is…
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